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Smart business planning: What 10 experts say

DELMIA Quintiq

From planning the most modern train in Europe to optimizing the logistics of crude oil delivery along the Mississippi River to managing one-third of the world’s airspace, Quintiq World Tour 2014 was a great opportunity for business leaders to exchange ideas and expertise in planning for the future. Happy holidays!

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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Blue Horseshoe and Microsoft have a long-standing relationship when it comes to creating warehousing and transportation capabilities for Microsoft customers. Microsoft purchased Blue Horseshoe’s warehousing and transportation products in 2012. They are exploring opening a second warehouse east of the Mississippi.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Weight limits have also been adjusted, forcing some ships to unload and transport cargo to the other side of the canal via train—increasing transportation costs. Other waterways have also been impacted by climate change The Panama Canal is just the latest example of how climate change can impact logistics in waterways.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part Two: Climate Risks

Enterra Insights

As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. The historic drought that afflicted the Mississippi, which carries nearly 500 million tons of cargo per year, required dredging of shipping channels to keep the barges moving.”[5] ”[5] Rising Seas Obviously.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. In 2022, there were at least 22 workplace injuries at DHL’s CVG operations that required transport to a hospital or emergency room. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. As it stands now, we can’t promise that.”

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.